Clinical Trial Manager

The UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology

The Institute was established on 1 August 2013 and is formally comprised of two Research Departments: The MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL (MRC CTU) and the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit at UCL (CCTU) within the Faculty of Population Health Science. The Institute also has two further units that are virtual members: The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre and the PRIMENT Clinical Trials Unit.

The Faculty brings together expertise in Child Health, Women\’s and Reproductive Health, Population Health, Global Health, Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Trials and Health Informatics, in a unique grouping that spans the life‑course.

The Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit is a specialist unit set up within the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology with a specific remit to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other well‑designed studies led by UCL Chief Investigators. The CCTU provides clinical, statistical and trial operations and facilitates the delivery of high quality, regulatory compliant clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and non‑IMP trials. The CCTU is a registered CTU with the capability to centrally coordinate multi‑centre clinical trials (i.e. having overall responsibility for the design, development, recruitment, data management and analysis of trials) with robust systems to ensure conduct and delivery of clinical trials to the highest quality standard

About the role

We currently have full time Trial Manager vacancy to work within the unit, which is based in Holborn, London. We are looking for individual with good scientific and clinical trial acknowledge. The primary role of the post holder is to set up and support high quality clinical trial at the CCTU.

The role is available until 31st August 2027

The post holder will report to the Clinical Project Manager.

Interviews will be held in person during the WC 5th January 2026 at 90 High Holborn.

A job description and person specification is available at the bottom of the page. Please provide your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience are applicable to the role.

About you

An enthusiastic, committed and professional individual. The successful applicant must possess a degree and/or equivalent experience in Clinical Trials, as well as recent experience in the coordination of clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products, a comprehensive understanding of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, the European Directives on Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice and the Department of Health’s Research Governance Framework. We are looking for someone with good scientific and clinical trial acknowledge.

An ideal candidate would possess on‑site monitoring experience, good communication skills, an ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, experience of study trial documentation development, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and a willingness to travel within the UK and/or internationally. Previously experience working in neurology, rheumatology and paediatric trials would be advantageous.

An experience of Line Management would be advantageous, however is not essential.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Anvi Wadke at a.wadke@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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